Awakened & Alive (After 40)

In this episode, we have a powerful conversation about the fear and discomfort many of us face when it comes to allowing our true selves to be fully seen by others. We talk about the impact trauma has on the nervous system and how it can lead to us lacking a sense of safety with showing our true selves. Plus, we share some personal stories on how we’ve been able to shift toward living a more vulne...

The time vs. money conundrum has had many individuals stumped, especially Americans, for most of their adult lives. We know the amount of time we have, not only during the day but also on this planet, is precious and limited, and to a certain extent, money is an unlimited resource – we can always work for more. So, which should we value more? On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 4...

Have you ever found yourself wondering why you do the things you do? It happens to be something we think about quite often–mostly because we're obsessed with understanding human behavior, and a topic we often talk about on the show is how each of us has our own meanings and definitions in life, especially when it comes to major life themes like love, success, happiness, etc. So, on this week's epi...

On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we're having a heart-to-heart chat about the struggles many of us women face with aging in a youth-obsessed culture. We also chat more about: The idea of beauty in our society and our conditioning around it. The physical and emotional changes we've experienced in the process of aging. Redefining the aging process for ourselves and others....

On this week's episode of Awakened & Alive (after 40), we're sharing a beautiful conversation we had with Emma & Lisa, Coaches and co-hosts of the There Are No Tangents podcast, all about the ups and downs that can come with navigating female friendships. Not only do we share similar stories of 2 coaching friends who decided to start a podcast for the fun of it, but we also share a love fo...

We're chatting all about BOUNDARIES in today's episode! Learning to create and maintain healthy boundaries is one of the best practices to cultivate in our lives because it allows us to love and give to ourselves and others more authentically. Join us in today's episode to learn more about ways to start cultivating greater inner peace, love for self & others, and connection to your authentic n...

The impression we make on others and how we're perceived as professionals is a valid concern many women encounter concerning ladylike behavior and being taken seriously. A couple of concerns we encountered when first starting our businesses was whether it was acceptable to swear or share our enjoyment of casual drinking as newbie entrepreneurs navigating social media. When we're faced with the fea...

If you've dipped your toes into the personal development/growth pool, then there's a good chance you've at least heard about the Enneagram. This powerful self-awareness system aims to help you better understand yourself and others through recognizing ego structure and patterns that may be showing up in your life. The power of this awareness is that we then get to choose how we want to respond vs....

Have you ever found yourself wondering what makes you different from anyone else in this world? Or what your specific purpose might be? Human Design is a self-discovery tool that has helped people live more authentically, learn to fully love themselves for who they are, and act with greater awareness and courage to create an aligned life. This system is not about changing yourself. It's about reco...

Yoga is SO much more than just a form of exercise or stretching and has undoubtedly been a life-changing practice for us over the years. Not only can it help one cultivate greater body awareness, but yoga is well known for being an amazing practice for building greater self-compassion, love, and presence. Join us in today's episode as we share more about our love for yoga and how our lives have be...

Is it maybe a little silly to expect 16 and 17-year-olds to know/decide what they want to do for the rest of their lives right out of high school?? I mean, we're still trying to figure out what we want to do when we grow up! No, but really – we're dynamic beings. Change is inevitable, and we feel it's important to embrace the human experience and use our lessons as a way to learn and grow during o...

The decision not to have children has become a hot topic over the past few years and continues to be viewed as a little unconventional. Because we're passionate about sharing our thoughts and experiences of not conforming to what society deems right or wrong, we felt called to share more on this topic. We invite you to join us in today's episode as we share the "why" behind our decision not to hav...

When faced with big life decisions, it can sometimes be difficult to trust that we're making the best decision for ourselves. Because of the challenge of discerning the difference between fear, anxiety, and your intuition, it’s no surprise that so many of us have little understanding of the voice of our intuition. In today's episode, we're chatting with Karrie's sister, Kasey, about her journey wi...

Like many people in the world today, anxiety has been a challenge that we have both dealt with in our own lives. We often fear what we don’t understand, which is why we're so excited to share this conversation with you. In today's episode, we chat more about: The paradigm shift that is happening in the mental health community. The link between unresolved trauma and anxiety. Our personal experience...

A brand new year is upon us, which means many of us are in full-blown goal-setting mode. If you’re anything like us, you might have a little bit of a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. The tradition of setting goals at the start of a new year can be super fun and motivating for some and more like a total waste of time for others. But, hey, to each their own, right?! With that said...

It's no surprise nowadays that sleep offers many benefits for our physical and emotional well-being. However, it can still be incredibly challenging for many of us to prioritize. With a new year just around the corner, we hope today's conversation brings you new ideas and tips to help you start 2023 better rested, both physically and emotionally. In today's episode, we share more about: The import...

This week, we're keeping it light and chatty as we share about some of our Christmas traditions growing up, how we are feeling about the holidays this year, and more. Even though this time of year is viewed as a time to be cheery and happy, we fully understand that it is also a challenging time for many, and it's ok to not be ok. We are even working on being more gentle with ourselves this year, a...

In a world where most of us are simply trying to keep up with ever-changing expectations and responsibilities, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves. Fear of stepping outside your comfort zone and feeling the need to follow the path society tells you to is something many of us struggle with, which is why we were so thrilled to have Carly from @thejournallife join us for a beautifully enlightening...

One of the absolute best ways to begin creating a life of greater alignment and purpose is to get crystal clear on your core values. Knowing your core values can help guide you in making decisions aligned with creating your best life, cultivate greater confidence and self-trust, and provide you with profound clarity for living according to what is most important to you. In today's episode, we shar...

We all make mistakes, right? And one might even argue that making mistakes is one of the best ways for us to learn and grow. But, for some reason, most of us still tend to battle with the inner critic who just loves to shame and judge when we mess up or fall short in some way. It all comes down to this – we deserve to show ourselves the same kindness we would show a child or loved one facing a cha...

In a recent casual conversation, we both shared that we sleep separately from our partners, and, wow, what a relief it was to find someone else who didn’t think that was weird or assumed that meant something was wrong within our relationship. Even though couples sleeping in separate rooms has become increasingly common, there’s still much guilt and shame experienced by many because of the stigma a...

Although the holidays are often viewed as a joyful and fun time of year, that isn't the case for everyone. For many, the holidays can bring increased stress, overwhelm, and even sadness…which, by the way, is 100% understandable and ok. With this being said, in today’s episode, we’re bringing to the table a conversation that we hope will help inspire and support you as you navigate the coming holid...

Over the past year, we have been in awe of how life-changing the Human Design system has been for us. Not only has it been an incredible system for two friends to geek out over in conversations, but it's also provided us with a deeper view and understanding of just how unique and precious each person is in this world. In today's episode, we're sharing more on Human Design and how this system offer...

In today's episode, it's Dominique's turn to take the interviewee chair as she shares her journey with navigating career burnout to discover her true passion as a trauma-informed coach. Through her own inner work and experiences, Dominique seeks to share her story of healing childhood wounds and starting over in her mid 30's to inspire and remind others that they are the authors of their life and...

In this interview-style episode, Karrie shares more about her journey to finding purpose and peace in life. She's traveled many different paths in life in order to discover a career and lifestyle she truly loves. Karrie shares personal insights on pursuing a life of greater ease as well as how discovering her Enneagram type helped her uncover patterns and beliefs that were getting in the way of he...